Benjamin Watkins Leigh | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office February 26, 1834 – July 4, 1836 | |
Preceded by | William C. Rives |
Succeeded by | Richard E. Parker |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Dinwiddie County | |
In office 1811–1813 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Chesterfield County, Virginia | June 18, 1781
Died | February 2, 1849 Richmond, Virginia | (aged 67)
Political party | National Republican |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Benjamin Watkins Leigh (June 18, 1781 – February 2, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician from Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in the United States Senate.